Telegram task and video rating scam: the fake remote job trap
Take a breath. This happens to a lot of people, it isn't your fault, and there are concrete steps that help.
Take a breath: this happens to a lot of people, it isn't your fault, and there are steps that help.
“We are hiring online part-time data optimizers. Earn $200–$500 daily by simply rating 38 hotels and liking 5 YouTube videos. No experience required...”
What to do now
Stop depositing money to complete tasks
No legitimate employer ever requires an employee to deposit personal money to unlock their salary or finish daily tasks.
Leave the Telegram group immediately
The other "members" celebrating their withdrawals are sock-puppet accounts operated by the same syndicate.
Emergency reporting and removal resources
Free, confidential crisis counselor, 24/7
Blocks sharing on participating platforms. Images stay on your device.
Free NCMEC service to remove images of minors.
Official federal cybercrime complaint center.
Write a DMCA notice for web hosts that won't remove the content.
Frequently asked questions
Why did they pay me $30 at the beginning?
Criminal syndicates gladly spend $30 to bait you into trusting the platform so they can later steal $3,000 to $30,000 from you in "combo task" deposits.